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Introduction Adjustable Phase The output phase of each channel can Features SX .4 Series be set at 0 Degrees or 180 Degrees. Left and Right channels Amplifier can be linked or independently adjusted. Low Impedance Operation Stable into 2 ohm stereo Owners Manual or 4 ohm mono loads. UltraMatch Gain Structure Digital input gain control with five selectable gain ranges (1 volt, 2 volt, 4 volt, 8 volt, 16 SORT Protection Circuitry (Short circuit, Over-voltage, Four Channel Models: volt) with 12 dB
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Features VFD DISPLAY - cont KEYPAD ISIS VFD Display GAIN - Indicates you are in the gain menu. The keypad consists of nine buttons that allow you to adjust Meet the ISIS interface (Indicate Status & Input Settings). AMP1 AMP2 your amplifier. LOCK LEFT SYS RIGHT MUTE TheISIS (pronounced eye-sis) allows you to view the cur- EQ - Indicates you are in the equalizer menu. GAIN EQ LPF HPF PHASE KOMP rent conditions and settings of your amplifier as well as M1 - Used to select memory preset 1 or to st
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Features Remove Remove End Panel Views BLAST Port In BLAST Port Out Mounting The BLAST Port is used to connect the Remote Bass Level When selecting a location to mount your Kicker amplifier be Controller and for transferring control signals from one SX sure it is structurally sound and that there are no items R amplifier to another SX amplifier. An RJ45 cable is required to behind the area that could be damaged by the screws. Check connect the BLAST Port (Out) of one amp to the BLAST Port AMP1 A
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Installation The ground should be connected to the amplifier first Wiring System Diagrams before making any of the other connections. This wire should FOUR CHANNEL OPERATION (STEREO) be as short as possible (24 inches or less) and connected to a Signal is input into the amplifier using the low level RCA SX.4 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum paint/corrosion free solid metal area of the car’s chassis. Use input connections. If your source unit does not have RCA impedance o
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Installation STEREO AND BRIDGED SIMULTANEOUSLY USING THE SIGNAL OUTPUT JACKS (PAST) SOURCE UNIT P A S T SX.4 series amplifiers are capable of operating into a minimum imedance of 2 ohms per The Output ( re mp ignal ransfer) RCA jacks allow you to channel in stereo mode and 4 ohms bridged in mono mode. AMP 1 can be bridged while send the incoming signal from the AMP 1 RCA input jacks on AMP 2 is in stereo OR AMP 2 can be bridged while AMP 1 is in stereo. one Kicker SX.4 series amplifier to an
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INSTALLATION ... ... ... BACK VIEW Mounting Surface As you can see there can be an infinite number of menu USING THE REMOTE BASS LEVEL CONTROL & BLAST Navigation levels and each one of these menu levels can have an infinite You can use the Remote Bass Level Control to control the number of its own items. Your KICKER SX series amplifier uses the latest in Digital DSP SIDE VIEW output of your amplifier from the front of the car. control and provides you with valuable operational informa- Navigat
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Operation Continuing our example, we are now in the HISTORY item in Pressing the key and holding it in for If you want the display to continue scrolling simply press PRESS & Menu System the SICK BAY MENU. If we press the ESC key we would go longer than 1.5 seconds will activate the the HOME key again. HOLD The menu system layout is as follows: back up to the SICK BAY MENU. If we press the ESC key again accelerated scrolling mode and scroll we would go to the SYSTEM MENU. One through the menu it
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Operation SICK BAY - cont SYSTEM MENU - This menu item contains many diagnostic 7a.) CURRENT shows amplifiers current status or fault 8.) Amp Name - Here you can assign a unique name to tools and first time setup options. Use the UP and DOWN code. The 6 possible codes are: your KICKER SX amplifier. This name will replace the model 7c.) PINK NOISE is a built in pink noise generator arrow keys to scroll through the options and press ENT to name in the DEFAULT screen. If you change your mind an
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Operation 9.) Mem Name - Here you can change the names of the 10.) REMOTE CTL - Here you select which amplifier is 14.) Komp Adj. - This adjusts the KOMPRESSOR You can now press the ESC key to memory locations. The factory defaults are controlled by the Remote Bass Level Controller. The options activation threshold point. Range is +24 dB to -24 dB to return to the SYSTEM menu are BOTH AMPS, AMP-1 ONLY and AMP-2 ONLY. allow for different sized speakers or listener tastes. 0 is the ESC HOME ENT
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Operation 15.) Display - Several options to allow customizing 16.) Lock Code - Set your own lock code! The factory 18.) About - This menu item will display information Press the ESC key to return to the the amplifier’s VFD display. default is 123 but you can change it and create your own about the DAP (Digital Audio Processor) hardware, software selected amp’s LEFT, RIGHT, BOTH code with up to 10 characters. and build date. selection menu. You can now adjust ESC HOME ENT 15a.) BRIGHTNESS - Adj
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Operation When you are done adjusting the EQ MENU - This menu is where you adjust the single band Use the UP and DOWN keys to Lo-Pass MENU - This menu is where you adjust the low pass selected amplifier’s LO-PASS crossover parametric equalizer for each amplifier. There are two EQ select your Q value. Press the ESC crossover for each amplifier. There are two LO-PASS menus, press the ESC key to return to the menus, one for AMP 1 and one for AMP 2. This allows each to return to the selected ampl
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Operation hi-pass MENU - This menu is where you adjust the high NOTE... Phase MENU - Here you can switch the polarity of each When you are done adjusting the pass crossover for each amplifier. There are two HI-PASS While adjusting the PHASE you will notice the PHASE amplifier’s channel(s) output between 0 or 180 degrees. There selected amplifier’s HI-PASS crossover menus, one for AMP 1 and one for AMP 2. This allows each indicator on the ISIS VFD display is lit. This indicates you are two PHA
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Operation If done adjusting the muting, press NOTE... Mute MENU - Here you can mute each amplifiers channel(s) Kompressor MENU - Here you can select each amplifier’s the ESC key again to return to the While adjusting the Kompressor you will notice the KOMP output for setup or testing purposes. There are two MUTE Kompressor setting you wish to use. The SX amplifier utilizes a MAIN menu indicator on the ISIS VFD display is lit. This indicates you menus, one for AMP 1 and one for AMP 2. This allo
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Operation UNLOCK AMPLIFIER Security MENU - Here you can lock down your amplifier to UNLOCK AMPLIFIER - cont. You will need to call KICKER directly at (405) 624-8583 to prevent any access to the settings. The DEFAULT screen is still handle this situation. You will need your amplifier’s serial You do remember your lock code right? You better because active and you can select any of the four presets... but that is If you enter the wrong code the display will flash the mes- number AND your receipt
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Operation PRESET PRESETS Memory-1 sets Amp 1 and Amp 2 into full-range mode with STORING A PRESET Memory Presets a infrasonic filter (often called subsonic filter) to protect the There are four memory preset keys each with an Ok, we know that sounds like a certain pizza commercial, speakers from harmful ultra-low frequencies. Make all the adjustments you want to have stored in the indicator above it in the ISIS VFD display. The indicator will but seriously the four memory presets come with sett
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Help Alternator n noise (whining sound that varies with engine RPM): Substitute known good source unit. Troubleshooting Check for damaged RCA cables. If amp does not make noise using PINK NOISE then: If your amplifier does not appear to be working, check obvi- Check routing of RCA cable. Check speaker connections. ous things first such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring Check source unit for good ground. Test speaker outputs with known good speaker. connections, crossovers set impr
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Specifications A few words on the Kompressor. The effect is most Kompressor Performance noticeable in the bass area of your music and the Here is a brief explanation of each KOMPRESSOR setting. descriptions above apply to that area of your music Model SX700.4 SX900.4 (Bass/Midbass). You can use the Kompressor in any amplifier Contour - This preset applies expansion below the threshold configuration (Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass or Full Range) point to provide a fuller sound at lower volume l
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Specifications Specifications common to all models. Height: 2.5 inches / 6.35 centimeters WHAT IS NOT COVERED? ELECTRONICS LIMITED WARRANTY Width: 10 inches / 25.4 centimeters This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it Kicker warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workman- was designed. Length Without EndKaps: Subtract 5 inches (12.7 cm) from chart above ship under normal use for a period of 90 DAYS from date of original purchase It
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Notes Notes Chic’s Numbers Pizza Delivery Hook Ups 38 39 SX .4 Series Amplifiers SX .4 Series Amplifiers Notes
